Registered Nurse Medical Oncology
Job Description
Position Overview
At Las Palmas Medical Center our nurses are celebrated for their compassion and frontline expertise. In the Registered Nurse Medical Oncology role, you will provide direct patient care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help deliver exceptional quality care in a full-service hospital that offers emergency care, cardiac services, pediatric and women’s services, cancer care, and more. Join us to make a difference every day!
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the patient’s condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes.
- Perform procedures and monitoring as ordered by medical providers, ensuring thorough and timely documentation in the patient’s medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor therapeutic responses, taking appropriate action if adverse effects occur.
- Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipating their needs.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient’s condition, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up measures.
Required Qualifications
- RN licensed in the state of Texas/Compact state
- BCLS certification
- Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Course (to be completed within 6 months from hire)
- ADN or BSN degree
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years of nursing experience
- Certification: ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
- Strong computer skills and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team to ensure quality care
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental & vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental health protection plans.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
- Education assistance including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
- Colleague recognition program, paid time off, paid family leave, and long- and short-term disability coverage.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Las Palmas Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 300+ bed full-service hospital offering innovative care, including the region’s only kidney transplant center. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we invite you to join our family to build a personal career path in nursing. Apply today for our Registered Nurse Medical Oncology opportunity!